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Arla Plast ABFRA:7JB 76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.57 as of Jun. 2026, which is 336% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:7JB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.66. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 919 Chemicals companies, Arla Plast AB ranks worse than 64.31% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Arla Plast AB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arla Plast AB's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7JB'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.93
Current: 0.46
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Arla Plast AB was 0.93. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.36.
FRA:7JB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 64.31% of 919
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs FRA:7JB: 0.46
Arla Plast AB (FRA:7JB) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Arla Plast AB Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Arla Plast AB Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arla Plast AB's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:7JB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Arla Plast AB's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Arla Plast AB Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Arla Plast AB's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arla Plast AB's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Arla Plast AB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Arla Plast AB (FRA:7JB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.57 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Arla Plast AB and its competitors. This is 336% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Arla Plast AB's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Arla Plast AB ranks #591 out of 919 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Arla Plast AB's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Arla Plast AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.57 is 336% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.93. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Arla Plast AB's value of 1.57 is 361.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arla Plast AB ranks #591 out of 919 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arla Plast AB has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arla Plast AB's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Arla Plast AB ranks #591 out of 919 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Arla Plast AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Arla Plast AB's value of 1.57 is 361.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Arla Plast AB's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Arla Plast AB has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.34, based on 919 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arla Plast AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.57 is 361.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Arla Plast AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arla Plast AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.57, which is 336% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arla Plast AB stock overvalued right now?
Arla Plast AB (FRA:7JB) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.66, compared to a current price of €3.56 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.57, which is 336% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 361.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.34. Arla Plast AB's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arla Plast AB (FRA:7JB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.57 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Arla Plast AB (FRA:7JB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arla Plast AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.56 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.66.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7JB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.57 (336% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: €4.66 vs. price of €3.56 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 361.8% above the Chemicals median (#591 of 919)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7JB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arla Plast AB is a extruders of plastic sheets in Europe. It offers plastic solid sheets and multiwall sheets in Polycarbonate, Polyethylene terephthalate glycol, ABS and other materials.
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